Would you like to prevent tooth discoloration? If so, our dentist, Dr. Osenieks, has just the tips you need. Tooth discoloration can be avoided if you’re careful with your choices each day. It can even help just knowing what causes the tooth stains. So, he is happy to give you the tips you need to maintain the white smile you... read more »
Tooth decay can wreak havoc on your oral health and teeth. In fact, tooth decay can lead to tooth loss, which would put a damper on anyone’s smile. That is why our dentist, Dr. Joseph Szymczak in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is here to talk to you about the destructive power of tooth decay, so you can get your cavities repaired... read more »
Brushing your teeth each morning and night and flossing once per day is essential for removing food material and bacterial deposits from your teeth. At the same time, the American Dental Association also recommends that you have a routine dental checkup performed twice each year by a qualified dentist like Dr. Joseph Szymczak. This outpatient appointment is designed to effectively... read more »
Healthy teeth are essential to the function of your important function of your mouth. To answer this concern, the American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth each morning and night as well as thoroughly flossing once a day. They further advise you to have a dental checkup administered by a professionally trained dentist like Dr. Joseph Szymczak. If... read more »
Minor tongue injuries, such as accidentally biting your tongue during a meal, rarely cause significant trauma. However, have been some instances where an accidental blow to the chin from a sports injury or household falls causes a person to bite down hard on the tongue. In a moment like this, the severity of the trauma can vary. Most of the... read more »
Have you ever heard of cosmetic dentistry? If not, cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry featuring a variety of treatments and procedures designed to improve the look of your smile. In some cases, cosmetic dentistry treatments can also repair damage to broken teeth and even replace missing teeth altogether. Listed below are a few cosmetic dentistry treatments: Dental Veneers... read more »
Primary teeth serve several important purposes. Not only do they provide your son or daughter with the necessary ability to bite, chew, and grind food for safe swallowing, they also play an important structural role. When a tooth is lost to a severe cavity it can affect the development and alignment of the underlying permanent tooth. Active areas of tooth... read more »
Did you know that tooth decay and tooth sensitivity are related? Observing the times when you have sensitivity and logging them can be helpful during your next visit to Dr. Mark A. Osenieks‘s office. Read on to find out more about what tooth erosion and tooth sensitivity have in common. Side effects of tooth sensitivity are generally related to tooth... read more »
If you struggle with morning headaches or jaw pain, you might be hurting from bruxism, also known as nightly teeth grinding. We can develop you a special mouth guard (known as a night guard) that you wear while sleeping to prevent any teeth from grinding together; no one should have to hurt from bruxism if they don’t have to. To... read more »
Consider dental sealants in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to protect your teeth against decay. Dental sealant is a thin, plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from decay. While dental sealants are very commonly placed on children’s teeth, they can also be used for adults. When you come in for dental sealant... read more »